One Well Widow

In this episode I interview Tony Steuer. Tony is an internationally recognized financial wellness advocate, award winning author, top ranked podcaster.  He is  dedicated to changing the way we think about money so people can be empowered to make better financial decisions. He also is regularly featured in media including ABC's Seven on Your Side, Cheddar TV, New York Times, the Washington Post, Fast Company, Chicago Tribune, CNBC, and Fox Business News, as well, as being a frequent guest on podcasts.Here are some of the key topics we discuss:What are some ways toward financial wellness?Helping a surviving spouse get the paperwork organizedChecklist when someone passes away (link on website)Value of meeting with an advisor and insurance agentOrganizing a financial first aid kitHow to be aware of predatory financial fraud or scamsWebsite:  https://tonysteuer.com/Tony Steuer LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonysteuer/

Today I interview Stacy Francis,  President and CEO of Francis Financial aboutique, wealth management and financial planning firm dedicated toimproving women's lives through financial and personal empowerment.The firm provides ongoing comprehensive advice for individuals andcouples and specializes in helping widows and divorcing or divorcedwomen. Stacy is also the founder of the non-profit, Savvy Ladies https://www.savvyladies.org/which helps and provides resources to all women.Key financial steps for widows in the conversation:  Key financial musts for the first year of widowhoodTasks and organization for now, soon and laterWho should be on your support team during this time of griefWhat to expect and look for in a financial AdvisorBenefits of working with a financial professionalSocial security benefits and tax filing statusMission for empowering womenHere are several ways to connect with Stacy.  Free Guide: Financial Help for Widows  https://francisfinancial.com/financial-help-for-widows/Website: www.FrancisFinancial.comEmail: stacy@francisfinancial.comSocial Media Handles:Twitter: @FrancisFinanceFrancis Financial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrancisFinancialInc/Francis Financial LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/francisfinancialincStacy's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StacyFrancisFinancial/Stacy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacyfrancis/If you liked this episode please subscribe, rate and share it with a friend - it takes a village!xoxo,Kathi

Today's podcast I am interviewing Megan Kopka, CFP, owner and founder of Kopka Financial, LLC specializing in comprehensive financial planning and investment management. Megan is passionate about helping women especially thosesuddenly single- divorced women and particularly widows, find financial securityand eventually freedom to be able to live full lives through planning and investing.Her experience as a former math teacher, wife, mom, widow, solo parent,caregiver, medical advocate, business owner, and feminist give her uniqueperspectives when it comes to integrating money with your unique life values.We discuss key financial steps to take now as a widow or single woman that will benefit you throughout your life.  Please contact her.  You will have a professional with heart and help in your corner! https://www.kopkafinancial.com/xoxo,Kathi

In this episode I had the privilege to talk with Melissa Pierce.  She is and author, podcast host and the founder of Filled with Gold website where she advocates for widows moving forward.  She shares her widowhood journey while raising two sons and learning to move forward.  Self care, putting her needs first and choosing what gives her purpose were keys to her growth.  She is a delight to know and her message for other widows is helpful and inspiring.  Cheers to you Melissa!

Loss and grief are a see-saw of emotions.  You may find yourself happy or sad, good day or bad day or completely energized or completely exhausted.  This all or nothing polarized type of thinking is normal, yet not helping you.  Life is not an on/off button.  Life is not ALL bad or ALL good.  In today's episode I talk about learning to honor your emotions yet guage your thoughts, words and actions in a non-polarized way.  You will learn 3 ways to stop having an all or nothing type of day.  Hope you enjoy!Catch the latest episodes and more https://www.kathibalasek.com/podcast 

In this episode we talk about aligning actions and habits to who you want to become.  You are no longer a coupled wife and everything is now your responsibility in the every day, week and long term.     Things don't seem natural because life changed, your situation changed and there is a sense of not knowing if you are doing things right.   Hope and healing are fueled by action.  Today there are 5 action steps for you to take to start to uncover your true self and who you want to become.  You only have power over yourself and your choices. #widow #selfimprovement #findyourforward

Today I interview Roni Rumsey, International Coach & Trainer of NLP, Hypnosis, Timeline Therapy & NLP Coaching, Author and Entreprenuer.  She is an expert coach in Neuro-Linguistic Programming empowering women to bust through the crap that is holding them back from achieving what they say they want.  She has so many take-aways that can help you and I highly encourage you to hire her as a coach and break through to your BEST life!  I appreciate her insight, humor and professionalism in helping others!  Cheers to you Roni!Her website: https://www.empoweringmindfulchange.com/ 

In this episode, I interview Rachel Donnelly the CEO of https://www.blackdressconsultants.com/ .  We discuss the volume of to do lists tasks and the paralyzing paperwork trail that takes people into overwhelm.  She creates a service to help organize your life during this sad transition so that you have the space to grieve.  Thank you Rachel for your contribution to people in a time they really need it.  Cheers!

Interview with Amanda Capps, who is a remarkable woman widowed at a young age with two children.  We talk about moving forward, remarriage, more children and balancing it all.  She talks about her faith, family and support specifically how smart they were to buy life insurance right after their marriage.  Her advice to any young couple is to buy life insurance - NOW.  She is also a community builder to help widows connect, support one another and learn that the are not along.  Her 6K+ Facebook group is where to go to connect with these awesome ladies!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/109769813086573  It was such a joy to interview her.

In this episode I interview Emily Lassiter, attorney turned financial advisor, founder of the Wealth Edit https://www.wealthedit.com/ and a widow raising two children.  She shares her journey of becoming a widow and the new identity that she must navigate to provide for her family.  She talks about the healing process is so much more than the emotional side.  You can't separate the financial side out of healing because you don't know how to move forward unless you know how much money you need to sustain your life.  After becoming widowed, she decided to devote her career to serving women who have gone through an early tragedy. She talks about her career pivot, tips for women who may be in this situation currently, and what to do to prepare for the uncertain.  She founded the Wealth Edit, a place where smart women come for community and to talk about money.  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wealth-edit-podcast/id1502127604  It is a joy to know her and she is helping One Well Widow at a time!  https://www.onewellwidow.com/coaching-information

You can take control of your life, today! This podcast is about a Mom's journey to getting sober. Katrina Lelli, https://www.instagram.com/katrinalelli/ creator of the Sober Mom's Guide helps women live fully sober and finding joy, contentment and purpose! She shares her story and how we use several things to help us fit in. Her choice was alcohol to fit in, feel numb and protected. She teaches strategies to move forward being sober and rejoining life. She also explains red flags to identify the motivation behind drinking. We live in culture where alcohol is associated in many social situations. Break through ANY chain that is preventing you from your future. Your wortth is NOT based on external things and people. Love your best self, NOW! Get more resources at https://www.onewellwidow.com/home

Wealthy women change the world!  You can change your financial health no matter what your current income.  In this episode I interview financial advisor, Amy Getz.  She believes wealth and financial freedom are for everyone and is especially passionate about helping women know their worth!  She will teach you to let go of limiting beliefs around money and face the real numbers so that you can quiet the stress loop in your mind and start believing that you are worthy of financial freedom and abundance.  https://www.instagram.com/amywgetzfinance/https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-getz/

In this episode we discuss hope. Learn the 4 things that hope can do for you when you are dealing with grief of your past. Hope is a forward future action. Leaving the pain of the past and taking the good with you so you dream forward. What relationships, lifestyle, career, money and purpose on the planet are you hoping for?

In this episode I interview Sue Ruhe, myofascial release therapist, author, podcaster and business woman. She will help show you that everything we experience is all connected in our bodies all the way to the cell level. Trauma, loss, life changes, emotions and more are all connected to our bodies, our energy and healing. If you hold things in, the body can't release the tension. She ta!lks about the we all have the power to heal ourselves. Her three key pieces of advice; be gentle with yourself; listen to your body; shine your light outward and on others. So grateful for her expertise, care and insight. I hope you enjoy

In this episode we talk about the need for boundaries to protect you as you heal. You will learn 3 ways to start creating clear boundaries that allow you to grow, heal and move forward towards a future. Included, are several boundary scripts to practice exactly what to say and how to say it. When you learn to set a boundary with others, it is an invitation to meet you where you are with empathy and respect.

This episode is epic. I have the privilege of interviewing my mentor/coach, Marsh Vanwynsberge. She talks about taking total responsibility for yourself and your choices regardless of the circumstances. She teaches and empowers people to stand on their story not in their story so that they can create impact in the world. I am forever grateful for her and I wouldn't of started my business without her!

Grief can destroy your confidence.  In this podcast you will understand several contributors to confidence.  How to practice confidence through body language, words, thoughts and actions.  Learn how to recognize things that sabotage your progress towards building the confidence you crave.

Learn the 6 categories that will help you move forward! This is the first episode after I changed the name from the Playful Pivot to One Well Widow. In this episode you will hear the 6 main categories that widows need to understand as they move forward in remaking their lives. These key pieces, along with guests, experts and research in the field of grief and transition will be a part of all future episodes. Thank you for listening!

Pivoting in life is not what you may think. It is not a complete 180 degree turn. Learn how centering yourself and pivoting around your core values can open up lanes of opportunities that you hadn't imagined before.

You absolutely have permission to play in 2020. Play is connected to everything you do in life, business and relationships. Start to recognize and become open to play by recognizing opportunities daily. Finally, choose your play tribe wisely. Surround yourself with people who lift you up, light your path and challenge you to be your best!

Where in your life are you excited and expressive of the joy you want to possess? Play is the act and Joy is the result. Does your life, your home, your relationships, your body, your job express who you are? Play your way back to the core of who you are. Welcome home.

This episode is a snapshot of my life and how play was a common thread in my life, my challenges and building a future of joy.  

This episode is about play, it's definition, examples and benefits. Playfulness is an attitude, a practice and a habit that cues more joy, energy, happiness in the everyday. Play for adults is essential whether you are transitioning to your next act, working on self improvement, recovering from a setback or change. A playful mindset can be the key to unlocking abundant pathways to joy!